Question 198512
Find the equation of the line (in y = mx + b form) that passes through the points
(-8, 6.5) and (9, -11) 
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slope = (-11-6.5)/(9--8) = -17.5/17  
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intercept: -11 = (-17.5/17)*9 + b
b = -11 + (9.2647..) 
b= -1.7353...
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Equation:
y = (-17.5/17)x - 1.7353..
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Cheers,
Stan H.